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The Magnolia gazette. [volume] (Magnolia, Miss.) 1872-current, 1887-04-22
THE PRopeLLlne FORCES.


=
|. There are certain desires and
affections that move us from in
fancy to the end of life. Unless
we know them, we can not wisely
control them. % The apnetites
or bodily desires. They are the
cravings for food and drink. for
exertion and for repose. They
have their origin in our physical
constitution. (2.) The rational
desires; as, Cay the desire for
kgowledge; (b) for superiority j;
(c) for power; (d) for esteem; /;
(e) for society and ~ for hap
piness. They originate in tbe
mind, and are impersonal in their
nature. (3) The affections, be-
nevolent and malevoIent. They
arc love, reverence, gratitude.
kindness, pity, and sympathy,
The malevoIent affections are
anger, resentment, hatred, envy
and revenge. All the affections
have reference to persons. To
understand these forces known by
the names Of appetites, desires
and affections, is 10 know human
nature. They are the hidden
springs of action.
H ow DO THESE FoRcEs AcTi
q In two ways; (l) from in
terest-ihe appetite, desire or al
fection acts without restraint with
out guidance, without control,
madly, blindly, to fulfill their
purpose for good or i'll; (2) from
dutythen it is that right guides
these blind fcrces to noble end.
Reason and conscience now har-
ness these forces as means to the
ends of truth and justice. In
every act of every human being,
either these forces act alone in ac-
eordance with interest, or they
act in obedience to duty. The
first makes the prudent, selfish
boy or girl, man or woman. There
IS no merit IN the act. There is
no virtue in the act, since duty
plays no part in it. The person
VI Iazsl islipxl fannsaluQa
Il M Il HI ia Ii & a ssil|| /
The Magnolia gazette. [volume] (Magnolia, Miss.) 1872-current, 1887-04-22


Despite The ii slofs
sone FFapqe Ixeeg Il III #
.I'5A fo sSfss
eat. pitR,
cafly In Tie S9sz fl
is to be under the tiif0AtIoU ~ AZ
Alphonse, who, it is claimed, p
the author of the most beautiful
street in modern Paris. The
building is to be on the famons
Champs de Mars The plan will
resemble somewhat the paIaco OF
VersaiIles--that is to say, central
building with two wings surround-
ing vast space to be converted
into a garden which will harmon
ize with the garden Of the Troca-
dero ON the other side of the river.
To the right and left will be the
sections of the fine and liberal arts
surmounted by domes covered
with poiychrome decoration. The
csutral building win be devoted to
The Magnolia gazette. [volume] (Magnolia, Miss.) 1872-current, 1887-04-22

After an interval of about FIVE
weeks, the ssPierians Of Summit
met in regular session, Friday
night, April IA. As the roll was
called, the members responded
with quotations about Essier.
Owing to the fact that the Circle
had not met for several weeks, the
President (ess) made several
changes in the regular programme
for the evening, which added 60,
rather than detracted from the
interest and enjoyment. Al new
Chautauqua game-gr grambo--
was played, all the members
participating. Bnt as some of
them, ,-one in cp,ar---seemed
to be endowed with very little
poetic talent, there was quite n
mental struggle to make ends meet.
The rules for playing are as fol-
lows:~
I've strips of paper unlike IN
appearance, are gwen to each per-
son. On one, some question
must be written and on the other,
q noun. The papers are then
gathered, well shnfiied, and one Of
each kind drawn by the players.
Larger pieces of paper are next
distributed, on which each one
must write in rhyme an answer 10
the question drawn, which answer
shall contain the noun found on
the other slip. The following is
the example given in the Chautau-
quan.
Question-"When will spring
come?" The word .Dinner."
lin aii well regulated homes
Diuner Ia served at the proper hour.
Aud not whom the children may desire
10 grow impatient. and look sour
Boots not. so when the right time comes
Spring will appear and winter reiircT
Owing to the complication and
pressure Of other duties, we failed
to mention before that the April
number Of the Chautauquan is on
our table, containing list of the
&c. 4. s. O." graduates-class of
1856. -Four thousand and TWEEN.
ty-four names appear in the
list, representing every state in
the Union and every territory ex-
cept Alaska. There were gradu-
ates also from Canada, and the
Hawaiian Islands. This is the
widest reach any graduating class
has ever made, 80 states and ter
being the maximum here
tofore. This is the fifth and
largest class the &C. l.. S. Gu
has graduated. Que fifth of the
total enrolment was the greatest
share the earliest classes held to-
the end; but the class of Sc raised
the per cent to one fourth. The
class Of 90 have been called III on
To raise her per cent to one half.
New York leads the list Of gradu-
ates will ISL names. Massachu-
setts follows with 467 Pennsvlvania
Is next with 343, aud Ohio has
826. Mississippi had only 5
graduates in this class, but the
ambryonics are numerous.
The class of 80 is by far the
largest class ever enrolled by the
&c T.. 5. c. 1t numbers
$4,000 members. The COS have
the honor of reporting the first
Circle in Scotland. 1t IS located
it Stow, Midlothian, Scotland,
ind although it numbers but five,
hey have all determined TO try
y9 No sstys
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1887-04-06

The seeds Of intermittent and bilious remittent
fever terminate and bear evil fruit No COM
xuras VI large cues bad sewage causes 1t, and
in their suburbs stagnant pools in sunken lots
breed IL. There is at once q remedy and q means
Of prevent.o on. It's name is Hostetter'ss Stomach
Bitters, which is, without pcradventure, the
most potent antidote in existence to the ,nalarial
virus. Fortified with this Incompatible. saving
specific, miasmatic influences may be encoun-
tered with absolute impunity. Disorders OF the
stomach. liver and bowels, begottsn by miasma-
tainted water, or any other cause. succumb to
the benefcent corrective named. and rheumatic.
kidney and bladder troubles are surely reinov-
able by its Use when it is given tt persistent trial.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1887-04-06
According TO Scale.

Theatrical agent--I understand you have
Q very large and wealthy congregation.
Mintster-Y 9, sir, ! have.
Theatrical agent-I suppose they follow
the advice in your sermons
Minister-O, yes, I have o very faithful
flock.
theatrical agent-Good! Now ii you
will only denounce the coming Of my bal
let next week I can m Ike it an object te
you. What are your terms?
Minister-Well, for n mild protest ] gen.
eralIv get $40; but for a severe denuncia-
ton l have to charge 5000. Business ii
business It'd Bits.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1887-04-06
His Last Run.

Joseph Mcclellan, I'M engineer on the
Interco.onill Railway Of Canada, said the
other dav to a friend: III l get over this
Gay all right / shall complete my thirty
years on the road" A few minutes latel
lie placed an o | can with Il sharp nozzle
on the step of the engine, Wen to get uT
into the cab, missed his footing, and in
falling struck the nozzle Of the can, which
penetrated The skull behind the ear. In
two hours be was dead. He was rs years
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1887-04-06

Il il said that . lady's standing in society can
easily be determined by her dress at the orean-
fast-tAble; au expensive, snowy cossuins in ~.
nronrietjea But no one need be afraid OF
bang called 4shoddy" il her LONELINESS Is ~
apparent BY daylight as at the hops Perfed
beauty is never the attendant Of disease; sbov'
ali. Of those diseases peculiar to women, Ant
which fnd . ready cure in DR.. Pierces "favor-
ito Prescription" Price reduced to one doiiaf.
Rv druugista
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1887-04-06

SUNDAY, at church. Ada cher hand rev.
erentially on her prayer book)-AKcep this
law-aw!"-J, ssie, do 10 TX Mt NJ SIS Skim
py's bonnet. 81 els ha it for five years at
least. Minister-Hm. hm-"fnlse witness
against thy neighbour" Ada-~keep this
law-a-waw!" Jessie-Say, Ada, what q
love of a bonnet Sally Bonanzer has on.
-'Shalt not covet thy neighbours; HIN, Inn,
nor ANYTHING that he hath" Ada and Jes-
sic VERY loud)-"Keep these laws Toun
Topics.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1887-04-06

ABOVE all other earthly ills.
! hate the biz, oid-fashionei pills;
By slow degrees tn ~ downward wend,
And often pause. or upward tall;
With such discomfort are they frlu9ht,
Their good effect, amount to naught.
Now, Dir. Pierce prepare y Pill
That lust exactly flls tbs bill
A Pellet, rather, that Ii alt
A Pleasant purgatire, and sa.dH:
just try them as you feel their need,
You'll lind that | speak truth, indeed.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1887-04-06
4 Personal Natter.

Ought we to annex Canada?" inquired o
Detroiler of a stranger in one Of our hotels
yesterday. .
@No, l hardly think We should. Still
my opposition to it may be q personal mat.
ter"
"You are not interested in property there,
are your
well, no. But you see l have a son
who used to be cashier Of a bank in Ohio,
and, and"
"Ah, yes, certainly. Of course, under
the circumstances you would be rather
prejudiced. Good Detroit Free
Press.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1887-04-06

Don't let golden opportunities pass unim
proved; there are times in the lives Of meI
easily. than otherwise can be earned by years
Of labor. Write Hallett l. Co, Portland, Maine
who will send you, free, full particulars abou'
work that you can do, and live at home, wher
ever you are located, at q profit OF at leas
from Is to 425 daily. Some have made ovel
$50 in . single day. All is new. ion arr
started free. Capital not required. Either
sex; oil ages.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1887-04-06
A Job That Goes Begging.

Dan" remarked the President, Il an
proud of my fellow-countrymen.
"So'm l." answered DAN" What arr
yoa proud of this timer"
Il find that out of nearly $ KY million in.
habitants only about two thousand Of them
van an Inter- State Commerce Commits
sionership."-Nep York San.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1887-04-06
EIGHTH DAY.

Great interest vas again manifested at the
cou,t roon Tcr~ hosora conrt conrsnaa :
,.~.. .ss-s ~ ss.sn.h,sa !" :. ~ :. M. -
secure adndttanoe, q !. waa rumored that !
surprise n. In store and vould b brought
ont Rut M mvsteriona vitnesaea materisliSed
ma neither TTieber Pisth nor Peters were
produced. The NEXT witness FOR the STATE wss
lhs li.sls dsush.srof .Bi.n.roI: .is-y..r. 80,
socursts' snrnrisjnsiy - fcr ons g yonns'
N;nris KnrchnisS;.-Aihert Coechn,sfi II
nv father. viii BE- il YEAR, old on the 18Th
ri june. have been Is Sioux City Ave DAYS
this iast tina. / came from Hsn Francisco,
vsnt = Ia Nome: snd from there 10 SiouS
ON. iknov Iohn Aransdorf and Paul IAader.
I rsn,srhe, MAN NJ Hsddnrk - kiile1 /
donTr emembsr inst xhen INV father went
svav. / ~ Arensdorf after father vent
sway. Icarrisd ! letter from my ann 70
fourth strest i told hin nv msmma vsntod
him ~ crms mn - nnr honsa richt ~ ~
M Il wonln IA ala come 10 ~ houae-in
shout ten minusea Namma ssked rim about
selling Is house She Md she wanted 10 20
q ~ FrsrrSsro NJ Arens6nrf "a Il vonfi
tAksa iittis while longer and that there was
TOO much excitement She said abe didn't
want b wait any longer, because my
papA vas sicf and she wanted
10 to 6au Francisco. Mr..
Aronsdorf said II would be arranged al right
The next Sunday II. Arsnsdorf came up 70
nv house ~ mamma said abe didn't want
sAid s. would AZ everything for mamma by
IL nsxt morning. He asked II she would not
sell tho house for less than e3OQ Hhe said
che would nck Then he said. "An right
III bny u. We sold the furniture the next
trunks went and got the express II:
Arened0rf did nat eend the oxpreee - he had
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1887-04-06

THE favorite flower Of Mrs. Cleveland Il
the violet. The gardener OF the White
House conservatory is careful to keep q
good supply constantly on hand.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1887-04-06

ysasM knew Bismarck nnd hsvs known him
~ Or sevsn years. / know his general moral
character. 4 10 bad. Ibid not buy any per.
sOnAl goods from Bien1Arck's wife. Ny clerk
bought soma furniture from her, Just before
she won't to San Francisco. l kept . pawn
shop and second hand goods then. Idon't
know exactly what was paid for the furniture.
I know LeAvitt talked with him on the Sd
Of August last at my store In the afternoon.
He stated in that conversation: Those fell
lows want TO whip tho preachers. am not in
favor Of that lam in favor OF killing the d.
q e--ns Of b.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1887-04-06

JoE--"Where are you going 10 sp nd the
summer" Eli was thinking of go ng
to Maine on o fishing trip" Joe-"Goinl
10 Maine to 60 fishing? Why, man, tina
IS a prohibition State.N-Detroit Free
prpaQ
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1887-04-06

The Throat. -SBroma's Bronchial
Troches" acts directly on the organs Of the
voice. They have an extraordinary effect in al
disorders of the throat.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1887-04-06

= November, 1889, Thom,s Tonne, Scott
Depot, Putnam Co., w. ", wro; In be
with s%ciaticn; am usin, st. Jacols Oil"
Oct. 25th, 1886, he writes: Three rubbings
with it, got me out and cured me. No re-
turnr
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1887-04-06

ONE DOLLAR and Fifty Cents
will pay for . - Family Story Paper for one
year. Sample copies free Address THE
CHICAGO LRDoER, Chicago. Ill
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1887-04-06

-AH, hum" sighed o society woman as
she was dress ng for Lenten services, the
ensuing six weeks will be such q tiresome
bore that l almost wish the almanac makers
had not invented Len ="
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1887-04-06

MISS KATE FIELDS icing urged by her
friends, as well as by her managers, 10
prepare a lecture on the labor question.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1887-04-06

GERONIMO Is employed in making gar
dens at Fort Pickens-r raising cabbage and
onions insread of hair.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1887-04-06

CHICAGO has a new play called the
Cork Screw" 1t GU. Int TO draw WE'LL
Bloomington Eye.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1887-04-06

I'VE have used Red Star Cough Cure"
write the sisters OF III, Notre d M, Co
vanstown, Nd, for the cure of coughs.
oppression of the chest ana sore throat.
Price twenty five cents q bottle.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1887-04-06

As A raindrop foretells q storm, so does a
pimple upon tie human body indicate health
desire ing virus IN the blood, WI Gu can be
neutrallzed and expelled only Dy ID. Harter's
Iron Tonic
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1887-04-06

WHEN a girl gets in a husband q better
mar than she expected him to be, he is q
cir prize to her.-Cedar Rapids Gossip.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1887-04-06
ElY'S 0.-.--H
CREAM RuMSArA7aa

I have used tut
bottles cfEiy'sC Cream
Balm and consider
myself cured. Isny
tered 20 gears from
catarrh and cata,.,'h
al hcdddche and thi
is the first remed!
that afforded lastin.
reiiT-D. r. Hig
gibson, 1@ Lake 81.
Chicago, III
ut n. % u~~l;Alt,
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1887-04-06

The sold >eliable" DR.. Sage's Catarrh
Ramedy
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1887-04-06

8 months treatment for 500. ,fso's REM
ady for Catarrh. Sold BY ~drugI.sts.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1887-04-06

The Baby Couldn't Help 1t.
Fond mother with baby-He does look
80 like his father, doesn't he?
Mr.. B.-Yes, but I shouldn't mind that,
as long az be is healthy.-The Judge.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1887-04-06

MlaAass A~ssAs ~ Mad~s- -
Tne neatest quickest. safest and most po werfulrem
edy known for Rheum 2tism. Pieurisy. n eiralgis.Lun
oches and pains. lndorssd by 500 Physicfa,s and
Druggists OF the highest repate. Benson's fiaster9
Sreesy selves, lininents and lotions, are absolutely
names, such q, -Cansicum." .Cspucin,' ..Capsicine,,
. they are utterly worthless and INTENDED to deceive
Ar HoR BENsoN's AND TAXI no oTHKn1. All drug
1ote. SEABUK l. JOHNSON. ProDrie,ors. New York
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1887-04-06
Spring Medicine


L. necessity With nearly every one. This Is the best
time Of year Ia which 70 purify the blood. to restore
the lost appetite. and TO build up the entire system.
- the body 10 now peculiarly susceptible to benefit
from medicine. Tbs peculiar medicinal merit Of,
md the wonderful cures by.
Hoods 9arsapanlla
nave made 1t the most popular medicine to take in
The spring. 1t curcs ~scrofula, salt rheum. and all
humors. biliousness. dyspepsia. headache. kidney
and liver complaints, catarrh. aud all affections
caused or promoted by low state Of the system or
impure blood.
i have used Hoo Is Sarsaparila - . blood puriher.
and am wellpleAsed with it, W. q. WUERTH, organ
list vt. Mary's Church. Detroit, Mich.
Builds Up the System
4 gladly attest the peculiar building up power Of
Hoods Sarsaparilla. For some time have been IN.
able 70 attend to business. but finally at the request
OF q friend l used part of q bottle at Hoods ssrsspa-
rhla. which gave tone and strength to my system.
and made ne feel young as when . boy" GRAN.
VILE 1. WOODS. u and GO Lodge Street, Cincinnati
N.B-H you have made up your mind to get Hood
Sarsapui Ia, do not take any other.
Hoods ~Sarsaparula
Sold by Ill druggists. 81: six fer Is. Prepared Only
LIVELIHOOD & CO, Apothecaries. Lowell. Mass.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1887-04-06

E
Once again, ~ the monosonous cry Of tho
bailif died away, Judge Lewis called for the
next witness Of tho dsfonse, whereupon Will
liam Scott was placed On the stand, and testi-
6ed - follows: I live in Sioux City and have
lived here for three year,. know John Ar
snsdorf. was In Sioux City in August last
and waaa waiter in the Shepherd. l was
there the third day Of August last Arensdorf
cams in that evening and waited o. him Ia
The lunch room. left ct 1906 a. 4 Arensdorf
was there when left Another mar had coma
in with Arenslorf. didn't know who he WA
They ware there about half IN hour before ]
lSft I think. den't think ~ man Who Wa
went Away, knew - w1e 10 c'dIock
nscAuSe ! 80 q wugt q ton - mdE1inG se9
cut ~ 10 SAnaihA 1V1hE09 duty chat uiGhl
= exaedy 10 osclock and stsyed there sbou1
AZ minntss afSsr Iqni5 work Arsnsoosf NJ
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1887-04-22

Shirley waited for the train. She could
not restrain her impotence. She walked UP
and down the platform in the fog. She shiv'
cred with cold, she, the warm blooded
merry Shirley Her knees trembled beneath
her with weakness, but her will kept her up
There is nothing so good as a strong will.
Well, at last, in fifteen minutes it would be
train time. She looked at her watch. 1t was
very chilly. She disliEed to go back into the
little waiting room. 1t was full Of giggline
girls, Sinking youths and stupid women.
In the unhappy, unreasonable mind in which
she was, how she hated them!
Nevertheless, she was chilled to the bone.
She turned to so inside and came face to face
with Philip Dumoray
He had been to the cottage and had fol
lowed on after her. His injured hand was
bound up and carried in sling His torn,
disordered clothing had been replaced by a
well madatoilet, He would have been neatly
attired if he had dressed himself for the scat
fold. There was dandy enough about Philip
Dumoray for that, His face was still very
pale, but firm and composed, He looked re-
proachfully at Shirley
"Why did you go away when you knew l
wished to see you again:"
"Why did you come here after me when
you knew did not wish to see your
~ did not know it," he replied, simply.
"Then you ought to have known it. You
saved my life. ! ought TO thank you for that,
l suppose. But | don't. Life will not be so
sweet or pleasant to me hereafter that l
should cherish "A desperate desire to hang to
it through thick and thin"
"Shirley." said he. "there is something I
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1887-04-22
CHAPTER XIV.

hiN"ooD iHANsfoHmEp'
Sniriey had signed Tor chahge' Wei, she
hau I''' IT, 49,
| iuu "nli'eu c,i''hse' uiu you' She SAID TO
nersen. no" 90 you ike IL, now you've
goe it'
one iaueheu at shirley Carstone, In her
bitterness lying homeward in the train that
uay, ror TWO weeks sne mao peeil as happy
Us she 'nought ~ was gwen mortal to be-
ana no"' one SAID 10 her other self If
.nere was human peihg on earth who
thougno hifiseli more wretched than she was,
sue "ouiu DC VIKING 10 chahge places with
hiih'
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1887-04-22

If she could have got away from Linwoth
it would not have been so hard. The bald
rusticity and poverty of the lives Of those
around her never was so hateful to her. Only
/ for her mother and the children she could
have turned her back upon this scene. The
, busy whirl tho excitement of city work have
a fascination for the young. Shirley could
have plunged into these and found rest, At
least she could have found congenial intel
lectual companionship. Hero she was as
utterly alone as Robinson Crusoc ON his island
But had not her father said-,"Tnke care of
your mother, Shirley, take care of them ala"
There was nobody to take care of the
children, TO have patience with her mother,
absolutely nobody but Shirley Hero she
was, and here she was to be tied to her
country school, correcting the bad grammar
Of the children, listening alternately to the
vulgar neighborhood clack and the peevish
complainings of her mother, pItting her
hands too to work, now with the needle, now
in household labor and out in the grounds.
That was to be her life forever, hum-drum,
like the clicking of a blacksmith beetle. Oh,
if she could only get away But no!
She faced her prospect and saw that the
battle must be fought out in Linwood. Fate
is hard on women.
Finally Shirley observed that this eating
her heart out in silence was beginning to dis
turb her seriously. How she longed for some
break in tho duh monotony Of frettnE!
One morning she found her brother Pet Sc
riously i'll of a fever He became worse
through the day. Shirley herself went for
the doctor
Back of the village was hideous patch Of
ground of several acres. 1t was called the
common" possibly from the fact that it was
common dumping ground for all miscella-
neous rubbish of the town. In the growing
season it was covered with weeds
The summer had been the raiuest one in
many years AZ Shirley passed 10y the COM
mon she saw it was covered withsn stagnant,
bubbling water. Poisonous exhalations
seemed to rise from it and Gisten in the sun
She entered the village. Rank weeds fringed
the street in front Of nearly every house The
stagnant water lay in pools along the road
way, at intervals, through the whole village
She wondered how it was she had never no
ticed the weeds and decaying water before,
She had scarcely been in the village since
her return, But now she was struck with the
sickly, Greenish- yellow hue ON the faces of per-
sons she met. Surely, they didnot look like
that always She neaIed the center Of inter-